Loneliness: a threat to health

Reports show that 17.42% of households in Halifax comprise a lone pensioner, which is why local charity The Community Foundation for Calderdale have today announced their key focus of 20/15 will be to support older people & the issues faced by them.\n\n Steve Duncan CEO of the Community Foundation for Calderdale today said ” It is terrible to think that in an age when so many people are hyper connected with online social networks that older people are suffering very real health implications because they are social isolated, it is very upsetting.”

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The Community Foundation for Calderdale has pledged £25,000 to support local groups who provide services to older people that combat Social isolation, Fuel poverty, Heath and social issues and lowliness.

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“We are asking people in Calderdale to think about the 17.2% of pensioner living alone, and to donate to our appel. Every penny raised in Calderdale by CFFC stays in Calderdale. Let’s unite together and put a stop to older people in Calderdales suffering. We are pledging £25,000 but with your help we could do so much more.”